Happy 70th Dad...

Sorry guys for taking so long to update my blog, but just finding it hard to find time to sit down and do it. Usually I get on computer and have just enough time to check my emails, the weather then off again. Oh well, enough of the complaining.

 

Firstly I just want to say "HAPPY 70th BIRTHDAY DAD". We love you heaps XXX

On Sunday we had a bit of a birthday bash for dad which was loads of fun. Thankfully mother nature decided to give us a break in the weather and provided a beautiful for the celebrations. Loads of food and drink was consumed, but hey! what fun is a party if you can't pig out? LOL



I was going to say that it is hard getting a good photo when you have so many kids to get to look at the camera, but then I had a good look at the photo and ALL the kids are looking and smiling and it is us adults that are off in la la land. Now that would have to be a first? :)



BOO!!!!!

When telling Piper to say "cheese" for the camera, this is what she is now doing??? I have plenty of photo's with this delightful face, but must say that she is still a cutie no matter what kind of face she pulls.



This is the girls latest game to play. "Lets take turns flying around the decking on top of the car???" Hmmmm I get a little nervous every time they do it as I can just see myself ending up at casualty with one of them having broken arm? Spose I should just keep quiet before I jinx myself.

I am off to Tooradin Foreshore today with Bella's kinder which will be plenty of fun????? (I think)

We are getting picked up in a double decker bus and then heading off to Tooradin to explore the foreshore and park . Lets just hope the weather holds off as 23 wet kids is not going to be alot of fun.

Anyway that will do for now.

Until next time - Caroline

My work chrissy party...

It's coming up to that time of year again, the "WORK CHRISSY PARTIES".

Last night my work held their first christmas party in 5 years, and what a fun night it was. It was a formal event held at the Wheelers Hill International, complete with a 3 course meal and good old karaoke. Brett and I even stayed the night so that we didn't have too far to stumble to bed. LOL

I decided that I wanted to go all out for the night so bought a new dress and got my hair and makeup done. The dress I just happened to stumble across in Jacqui e and fell in love with it straight away. All I need is a few more outings so that I can have the excuse to wear it again.  My make up was a complete disaster. I said that I was going for an "Elegant 50's" style, and the girl who did the make up said "Like Marily Monroe"? Lets just say that I don't recall Marilyn having the dark heavy foundation, large black eyes and huge pink/red lips?????? The problem is that when getting the make up done, they don't let you look in the mirror until it is complete and I think I nearly died when I finally looked into the mirror. Nothing like Marilyn at all :(

I pre warned Brett before I got home that I looked like a "Scary Doll" and his facial expression told me that I did as soon as I got out of the car. Piper took one look at me and asked why I had a scary monster mask on, and then when we got home this morning asked where my scary monster mask had gone. Thanks Pipey. Anyway I managed to wipe a lot of the foundation off and tone down my eyes a little and added a darker colour lippy which made a huge difference, and this was the final result...



I hadn't felt this pretty since my wedding day :)



I LOVE this photo of Brett and I. Ahhhhhhhhhhh :)

We had so much fun and drank so much wine and beer that I even did a few karaoke songs (not on my own of course).  Last night was the first time that Brett and I had been very drunk together in our whole relationship. I don't know why we waited so long as we had sooooo much fun.

When is the next party?????? LOL :)

Caroline xxx

Cup weekend...

Sorry for all the photo's but there were just too many to choose from so I thought bugger it and put them all on.

Well as you all know last weekend was the Melbourne Cup long weekend, and for us car lovers out there also means time for the annual John's Rod and Custom car show in Pakenham. Luckily the weather held off for us this year and if anything was a little too hot as some of us (meaning myself) got a little burnt.  Piper seemed to have a great day walking with nanny and poppy but Bella had tantrum after tantrum to the point that we lost count, and thankfully nanny and poppy were there to distract her as I was ready to go home and leave her there. (Well maybe not literally...)



* A photo of Bella in a calmer mood on our way home.



* The girls in Poppy's car with Nanny.



I just love this photo of Piper walking with Uncle Steve. Uncle Steve thought it was pretty good as well as this gave him an excuse to dawdle :)

 

 

The following Tuesday was cup day which we celebrated with a small family BBQ. Mum and Dad also just got back from Vietnam so it was a good chance to catch up and hear all about there great trip.



* Perfect day for a barbie.



* Miss Tilly thought better to be safe then sorry :)